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Bupa Parkstone Care Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Bupa Parkstone Care Home
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 66 Brodie Street
Ilam
Christchurch 8041 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 341 5704
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Luannie Villegas - (03) 341 5704
- Owner
- Bupa NZ
- Community Liaison Co-ordinator
- Sarah Radburnd - (03) 373 8566
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Description
Bupa Parkstone Care Home, provides rest home, hospital, and Bupa short-stay care. Our care home is situated in the lovely suburb of Ilam here in Christchurch, with plenty of garden areas and seating for family and residents to enjoy. We offer a large variety of activities 7 days per week because we believe you should choose how you want to spend your day. There is a range of activities for you to get involved in if you choose to.
We love getting to know our residents and their families, who are welcome at any time. It is important we get to know you well, so we can deliver care that is right for you. You and your family are included in decisions about your care every step of the way.
You’re welcome to visit us any time to look around. If you have any questions or want to make an enquiry please contact our Care Home Manager Luannie on (03) 341 5704. Or feel free to call our Community Liaison Coordinator Sarah Radburnd on (03) 373 8566.
We love getting to know our residents and their families, who are welcome at any time. It is important we get to know you well, so we can deliver care that is right for you. You and your family are included in decisions about your care every step of the way.
You’re welcome to visit us any time to look around. If you have any questions or want to make an enquiry please contact our Care Home Manager Luannie on (03) 341 5704. Or feel free to call our Community Liaison Coordinator Sarah Radburnd on (03) 373 8566.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 80 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 21 Oct 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our two Activities co-ordinators are on site 7 days per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser, visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our skilled Podiatrist, visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversee special needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Individual palliative care funding may be available. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Dialysis | Yes | We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialists on request. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Subsidised | Yes | A subsidy may be available. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to bed availability. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We welcome couples and will work with you to provide a double room or adjoining singles. |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Combined with the residents committee above. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking permitted in the designated area. |
| Updated: 6 Dec 2016 | ||
Special Features
| We have activities 7 days a week, premium services, internal courtyard gardens and are close to the New World supermarket and café.
Bupa reinvests back into improving the quality of health and care services. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 |
Interests & Activities
| A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Parkstone Care Home meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms, rehabilitation and dental services available. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. Some of our rooms have a small premium payable for additional features. e.g. terrace off the room or an ensuite. | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | Bupa is committed to ensuring staff have the knowledge & skills to deliver high quality care to our residents. Bupa delivers approved training programmes for National Certificates in Foundation Skills,Core Competencies & Dementia Qualifications. |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | Parkstone apartments are now available for residents. Call Karen Hadlee on 03 341 5700 or 027 837 7632 for any enquiries or just call in to view. |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | No | Will be available once we are audited. |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 20 Jun 2016 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
